Configuration; Astro - Paragon EL78 General Instructions Manual

Configuration

Configuration header. This mode is used for changing the clock format, selecting stag-
ger up, setting the lengths of the 4 durations and for programming the on/off times of
the 4 duty cycle patterns. Use the NEXT key to begin programming.
Select 12 hour or 24 hour clock format using the +/- key.
Select the stagger up time between channels. This stagger up occurs after a power
outage and after a status update. The following stagger up selections are available:
Programs the duration length for dUR1-dUR4, which are event types (see Events).
These durations are programmable from 1 second to 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59
seconds. The control will not allow a duration of 0:00.00.
Programs the duty cycle off time for CYC1-CYC4, which are event types (see Events).
The off cycle is programmable from 1 second to 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 sec-
onds. The control will not allow an off cycle of 0:00.00. A duty cycle event will always
start with the off cycle.
Programs the duty cycle on time for CYC1-CYC4. The on cycle is programmable from
1 second to 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. The control will not allow an on
cycle of 0:00.00.

Astro

Astro header. The Astro function provides a means for controlling lights based on the
changing sunrise and sunset times throughout the year without use of a photocontrol.
The Astro feature does not turn loads on or off. Between sunrise and sunset the
load(s) are not allowed to be on. An event must be programmed to allow the load(s)
assigned to Astro to turn on. Use the NEXT key to begin programming.
Program today's sunrise time using the +/- key. The control will automatically update
the sunrise time each day.Offset Feature - program today's sunrise time with the
desired offset figured in. The control will automatically update the desired offset time
each day.
Program today's sunset time. The control will automatically update the sunset time
each day.Offset Feature - program today's sunset time with the desired offset figured
in. The control will automatically update the desired offset time each day.
Program the latitude. The allowable ranges are 10 - 70 North and 10 - 70 South. Use
the following maps or consult an atlas to obtain your latitude to the nearest degree.
To assign the Astro function to a channel, select YES.
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NO = not used
00.05 = 5 seconds
00.15 = 15 seconds
00.30 = 30 seconds
01.00 = 1 minute
05.00 = 5 minutes
10.00 = 10 minutes
15.00 = 15 minutes